Chalk Up Another Win For Invisible Solar Windows
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:05:53 +0000
See-through solar windows turn ordinary energy-sucking, carbon-spewing buildings into climate action heroes.
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SWTCH Energy Unveils SWTCH Control To Solve EV Charging Capacity Challenges At Aging Multi-Tenant Buildings
Credit to Author: Tim Tyler| Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:35:57 +0000
The launch of SWTCH Control, an energy management tool that dynamically modifies the energy used by EV chargers based on a building’s actual energy consumption, was announced today by SWTCH Energy, a pioneer in developing electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for multi-tenant buildings across North America. SWTCH is now extending access to the tried-and-true solution, […]
Insulation: The Cork That Doesn’t Go Into Wine Bottles
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:13:31 +0000
Cork Is A Wonderful Material Cork has uses ranging from place mats to flooring and has been harvested sustainably since Roman times. Because cork bark can be harvested every 9 years from long-lived cork oak trees, Europe has cork forests which support wildlife species found nowhere else. Insulation is increasingly important to reducing energy demand. […]
Survey: Finding Parking Is THE Killer Connected Car App
Credit to Author: Jo Borrás| Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2023 15:06:34 +0000
What do in-car games, live traffic updates, TikTok and Zoom meetings have in common? People want live PARKING info more!
Visit a Solar Decathlon Zero Energy Home Near You, April 4–18
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:35:59 +0000
Collegiate teams competing in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2023 Build Challenge will hold community open houses for their zero energy homes April 4–18. Eleven collegiate teams across the globe have spent nearly two years designing and building full-size, high-performance, low-carbon houses for the competition. These dwellings demonstrate creative solutions to real-world climate […]
Nottingham City Council’s Greener HousiNG Scheme Installed Retrofit Measures On 1,036 Homes
Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:25:04 +0000
Analyzing how we currently use energy in our homes and then incorporating energy efficiencies measures is one of the first steps on the journey to making energy use more sustainable. Corrective measures often include retrofits for old homes, including energy efficiency improvements such as insulation, solar panels, and air source heat pumps. Nottingham City Council […]
Testing My Mobile Newsroom Setup: Shiftpods & Heat Pumps Are A Great Combo
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:35:56 +0000
In a previous article, I shared some information about a special project I’m working on: building a mobile newsroom. You can find full details at that link, but in short, the idea is to make travel super cheap to be able to do more “boots on the ground” journalism. Plus, I’m working to do it […]
MIT Researchers Develop New Additives For “Green” Concrete
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:35:31 +0000
Researchers at MIT are discovering new ways of making concrete that will release less carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Home Electrification For a Better Home Energy Ecosystem
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:00:43 +0000
Home electrification is one of the most powerful tools homeowners have to reduce their carbon footprint and make their home more resilient to climate change. While going solar or installing an EV charger isn’t something people do every day, online electrification marketplaces make this process much easier and more cost effective.
See-Through, Energy Efficient Windows Made From Paper
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:50:18 +0000
Researchers seek new formula for energy efficient windows in beer wort, balsa wood, and paper pulp.